Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)

The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) is a fully funded internship program where teams of undergraduate and graduate students work on real-world research projects proposed by industry or government sponsors. Each student team, guided by an academic mentor and an industry supervisor, investigates the problem and presents results orally and in writing at the end of the program, with some teams chosen to publish or present at national conferences. The program provides a broad range of support and incentives through the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (IPAM) at UCLA.

Monthly salary, travel tickets, free accommodation and meals, visa support letter, potential for publication or conference presentation.

Open to students worldwide at all study levels (undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate diplomas).

Apply via the direct link provided to the UCLA IPAM program page and complete the application; follow the on-page instructions to submit materials.